How cool that the 15th Annual Trivia Bee will be held on March 15th!
FEF Trivia Bee Flyer 2012
Hold the date on your calendar!
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Sunday, February 19, 2012
Wadsworth Diary - Feb 19, 1858
Very Pleasant & Cold in morn 1 below zero Hazy in afternoon, began to snow in eve. Helped Jos load a car of his oak lumber ( 2 ½ Hours) for J.M. Baker. We winnowed our corn & c. Father came home from Boston & Milton. I settled with him in eve. Abbies (?) Father paid & got hay for the Aunt Stone place $591.00
In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale.
From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html
“There are lots of ways to help people out”
Even if people do not donate money over the phone, many told volunteers they will drop off food donations in the future. A few people last year became clients after learning about the pantry through the phone-a-thon, Roy said.
Former Town Councilor Deborah Bartlett said she volunteered last year, saw the event’s success and wanted to help again.
Donations come from people “the pantry wouldn’t reach without these phone calls,” Bartlett said.
Several volunteers said they were surprised many people didn’t know Franklin has a pantry.
“If nothing else, it increases awareness,” Franklin resident Sally McKnight said.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1793839092/Volunteers-find-their-calling-helping-Franklin-Food-Pantry#ixzz1mpMKmYwO
The Franklin Food Pantry website can be found here -> http://franklinfoodpantry.org/
"the convention is really half-time"
More than 4,000 Democratic delegates, from all corners of the Bay State, will converge on the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield on June 2.
And it’s their job to decide which of the three candidates looking to run as a Democrat against U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., will appear on the ballot for the September primary.
...
“I haven’t seen this level of excitement over caucuses and Democratic issues in a long time,” said Franklin Democratic Town Committee Chairman Jeffrey Roy.
Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x219669795/Democrats-are-ready-to-choose-delegates#ixzz1mpLOnbZw
Editorial: Standing up for the public libraries
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Benjamin Franklin would not be pleased. The esteemed Dr. Franklin created the continent's first members-only library in 1731 out of a belief that individuals and communities advanced by sharing information.
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Reminder: Food Pantry Phonathon today
Friendly reminder that the 2nd Annual Phonathon will be conducted by the Franklin Food Pantry today, Saturday Feb 18.
Food Pantry volunteers will make phone calls during the hours between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM on both Saturdays.
Thanks to Dean College for the use of their facilities for allowing this to happen.
You can make donations on line at the Food Pantry website http://franklinfoodpantry.org/
or use the button here at Franklin Matters that will link you to the same donation process.
Wadsworth Diary - Feb 18, 1858
Hazy & cold in morn, 8 above zero, very clear but windy in afternoon & cold. Father went to Milton. Staid in Store some & in house some & c. Abby Daniels is here. Dr. Taft called here. Freight train came up first time for a long time. Left 2 cars, 1 of shingles. Abbie commenced sewing straw.
In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale.
From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html
In the News - Dean football, St Mary's, food pantry
Dean College football players sign with bigger colleges
by GateHouse Media, Inc.
Franklin church to collect food during Mass
by GateHouse Media, Inc.
In the Friday print edition:
In today's print edition, find out why you should expect to get a phone call in Franklin tomorrow (hint: to help the food pantry).
Print extras in today's Milford Daily News
by Staff reports
February Vacation Week Programs
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Family Drum-Fun-Circle
Tuesday Feb. 21st - 11 AM
Open to all ages
No registration required
Violet the Clown
Wednesday Feb. 22nd - 1 PM
Open to all ages
No registration required
Zumba Dance
Thursday Feb. 23rd - 4 PM
Ages 8-12
No registration required
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Friday, February 17, 2012
Hunger lives near you
Will you help your neighbor? Statistics show that 1 in 9 children in MA face hunger. Take these statistics from the state level down to Franklin and they show more than 3,000 residents may be struggling with food security.
The Food Pantry respects the privacy and confidentiality of those we service. We can tell you that these people are living among us. They are our neighbors. They don’t like to talk about this challenge to put food on the table but it is real.
The Food Pantry is conducting its 2nd Annual Phonathon on Saturday Feb 18 and again on Satursday, Feb 25. You can wait for us to call between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM or you can make a contribution on your own.
You can make a contribution securely online at FranklinFoodPantry.org/
or
You can write a check to mail it to the Food Pantry at
Franklin Food Pantry
P.O. Box 116
Franklin, MA 02038-0116
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the video. I am on the Board of Directors of the Franklin Food Pantry. This volunteer effort on my part is giving back to this community because it matters!
Wadsworth Diary - Feb 17, 1858
Very Pleasant & Cold & very windy 4 above zero Staid in store some. Jos went after a load of wood (with the horse) for Rev Thayer. I went to A.J. Newells with Marandas trunk & c. Went to J. Brockways after fathers boat in eve. Had a council at meeting house from 10 ½ till 4.
In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale.
From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html
Franklin art group hosts watercolor demo
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The Franklin Art Association will host a watercolor painting demonstration, Wednesday, March 7, at their monthly meeting.
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Southwest Airline Tickets! Register by March 17th to be eligible to Win 2 for free!!
Hello everyone…TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!!!
· Register to walk or run in the 11th Annual HMEA Independence 5K Walk, Run, Roll, & Stroll by March 17th at http://www.hmea.org and RAISE $100 ONLINE and you'll be eligible to win a pair of roundtrip Southwest Airline tickets.
· AND, You'll have an option to create your own 'customized' team or personal tee shirt on the registration site, www.firstgiving.com/hmea, too! A portion of the proceeds also benefits the programs at HMEA.
· PLUS, check out the prizes you will also be eligible to win by raising funds for your program/team… http://www.hmea.org/documents/ Incentive_flyer.pdf …the more money you raise the bigger the prize!
Take Care
Doug MacPherson
VP, Development
Updated 2/18 - to correct link to flyer
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Wadsworth Diary - Feb 16, 1858
Very Pleasant & Cold 7 above zero Clowdy Very windy, & squally in afternoon Staid in store some. Cleared of the corn & c Jos measured boards all day, got them all masured. Went to Mancy Daniels with Sarah in afternoon. Staid till 8 in eve. Got home 9 ¼ Very pleasant & windy this eve.
In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale.
From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html
Give Peas a Chance! March 17
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Franklin Community Garden
Spring Celebration
and
Pea Planting Demonstration
Saturday, March 17th
@ 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Location:
King Street Memorial Community Garden
located at King Street Memorial Park in Franklin
Sponsored by:
The Friends of Franklin Community Gardens, Inc
All are welcome to attend!
The Friends of Franklin Community Gardens will celebrate the beginning of the 2012 spring season by hosting a Pea Planting demonstration at King Street Memorial Community Garden on Saturday, March 17th beginning at 10 AM (weather permitting).
March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, is the traditional day in New England to plant spring peas. Free seeds will be available while supplies last.
Garden Coordinator Chris Clay will lead this educational event. Learn about pea types, planting requirements, trellising options, and more.
Get your garden off to an early start by planting a spring crop of fresh sugar snap, snow, or shell peas this year
Give Peas a Chance!
Rain date: Sunday, March 18
Contact: Chris Clay @ hakai2@gmail.com
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